Bachelor of Engineering (Mechanical Engineering) (Honours)/Bachelor of Science (Biotechnology)

Objectives of the double degree:The Bachelor of Engineering (Mechanical Engineering) (Honours)/Bachelor of Science (Biotechnology) has been specifically designed to meet the needs of engineers working at the interface of mechanical engineering and biotechnology.

As a graduate of this program you will be well equipped to deal with the many and varied technical and professional challenges in this growing area.The program consists of core mechanical engineering and biotechnology courses, and option courses from mechanical engineering.

The option courses on offer enable you to develop specialist skills in areas of particular interest to you.As a graduate of the Bachelor of Engineering (Mechanical Engineering) (Honours) program, you will have been prepared to practice as an effective, high-level engineer.

You will have demonstrated the ability to utilise fundamental knowledge and skills in mathematics and the sciences which underpin engineering.

You will have demonstrated sound skills and appropriate understanding of disciplines relevant to mechanical engineering and its practice.

You will have demonstrated suitable design skills, appropriate creativity, intellectual discipline, and professional skills relevant to working with others.As a graduate of the biotechnology part of this program you will be ready to move straight into the burgeoning new field of biotechnology, equipped with skills in genetic engineering, industrial microbiology, molecular agriculture, bioinformatics, and regulartory, ethical and legal issues in biotechnology.

This is achieved by the combination of basic and advanced knowledge and extensive 'hands-on' techniques taught in the program.

Graduates will find employment in scientific and research organisations, private industry (manufacturing and consulting) and the teaching profession.The program requires in-person attendance, but also takes advantage of the capabilities of the online learning management system that is available to all students and provides scope for collaboration and remote access.You will undertake a capstone experience in the final year courses OENG1167 Engineering Capstone Project Part A and OENG1168 Engineering Capstone Project Part B, in which you will conduct a research project that can be analytical, experimental, design-focused or computational in nature (or some combination of these).A capstone experience is provided in ONPS2186 Science Project where knowledge and skills come together to develop and implement, sometimes in a group, a research proposal and / or a research project.

Year One of Program

Complete the following Nine (9) Courses:

AND

Year Two of Program

Complete the following Eight (8) Courses:

AND

Year Three of Program

Complete the following Eight (8) Courses:

Select and Complete One (1) Course from any:

AND

Year Four of Program

Complete the following Eight (8) Courses:

Select and Complete One (1) Course from the following Mechanical Options:

AND

Year Five of Program

Complete the following Three (3) Courses:

Complete the following Five (5) Courses:

Program entry requirements

Successful completion of an Australian Year 12 senior secondary certificate of education or equivalent.

For information on international qualifications and corresponding entry requirements that are equivalent to Australian academic entry requirements, see the Country equivalents web page.

Prerequisites

Victorian Certificate of Education (VCE) prerequisite units 3 and 4 — A study score of at least 20 in Mathematical Methods (Any) or Maths: Specialist Mathematics, and a study score of at least 30 in English (EAL) or at least 25 in any other English.

English language requirements

A minimum IELTS (Academic module) overall score of 6.5, with no band below 6.0; or equivalent.

For equivalents to English entry requirements, see the English equivalents web page.

Program Learning Outcomes for the Bachelor of Engineering (Mechanical Engineering) (Honours)

Each core course in the Bachelor of Engineering addresses particular competency standards from Engineers Australia, the accrediting body for Engineering Bachelor Degree programs in Australia, for qualification as a professional engineer:

1 Knowledge and Skill Base

• 1.1. Comprehensive, theory based understanding of the underpinning natural and physical sciences and the engineering fundamentals applicable to the engineering discipline.
• 1.2. Conceptual understanding of the mathematics, numerical analysis, statistics, and computer and information sciences which underpin the engineering discipline.
• 1.3. In-depth understanding of specialist bodies of knowledge within the engineering discipline.
• 1.4. Discernment of knowledge development and research directions within the engineering discipline.
• 1.5. Knowledge of contextual factors impacting the engineering discipline.
• 1.6. Understanding of the scope, principles, norms, accountabilities and bounds of contemporary engineering practice in the specific discipline.

2 Engineering Application Ability

• 2.1. Application of established engineering methods to complex engineering problem solving.
• 2.2. Fluent application of engineering techniques, tools and resources.
• 2.3. Application of systematic engineering synthesis and design processes.
• 2.4. Application of systematic approaches to the conduct and management of engineering projects.

3 Professional and Personal Attributes

• 3.1. Ethical conduct and professional accountability
• 3.2. Effective oral and written communication in professional and lay domains.
• 3.3. Creative, innovative and pro-active demeanour.
• 3.4. Professional use and management of information.
• 3.5. Orderly management of self, and professional conduct.
• 3.6. Effective team membership and team leadership.

In addition, the Bachelor of Science (Biotechnology) part of the double degree enables you to apply scientific principles and practice in commercial enterprises, testing authorities and research establishments in a safe and environmentally and socially acceptable manner. You will develop a sound scientific foundation for a professional career in their field and as a basis for life-long learning in a changing global market shaped by economic, cultural, environmental and regulatory forces. Specifically, the biotechnology component of the double degree will enable you to develop the following program learning outcomes:

Program Learning Outcomes for the Bachelor of Science (Biotechnology)

1 Understanding science

1.1. You will demonstrate a coherent understanding of biological sciences by articulating the methods of science and explaining why current biological knowledge is both contestable and testable through further inquiry.

1.2. You will demonstrate a coherent understanding of biological sciences by explaining the role and relevance of biological sciences in society.

2 Scientific knowledge

2.1. You will exhibit depth and breadth of knowledge by demonstrating a well-developed understanding of biological sciences.

2.2. You will exhibit depth and breadth of knowledge by demonstrating that biotechnology has interdisciplinary connections with other sciences.

3 Inquiry and problem solving

3.1. You will be able to critically analyse and solve problems in biotechnology by gathering, synthesizing and critically evaluating information from a range of sources.

3.2. You will be able to critically analyse and solve problems in biotechnology by designing and planning an investigation, including developing a testable hypothesis.

3.3. You will be able to critically analyse and solve problems in biotechnology by selecting and applying practical and/or theoretical techniques with technical competence in conducting field, laboratory-based, or virtual experiments.

3.4. You will be able to critically analyse and solve problems in biotechnology by collecting, accurately recording, interpreting, and drawing conclusions from scientific data.

4 Communication

4.1. You will be an effective communicator of biological sciences by effectively communicating scientific results, information, or arguments using a range of modes (oral, written, visual) for a variety of purposes and audiences.

5 Personal and professional responsibility

5.1. You will be accountable for individual learning and scientific work in biotechnology by being an independent and self-directed learner.

5.2. You will be accountable for individual learning and scientific work by working effectively, responsibly, ethically, and safely in an individual or team context.

5.3. You will be accountable for individual learning and scientific work by demonstrating knowledge of the regulatory frameworks and ethical principles relevant to biotechnology.